Dr John Friend

• Dentist

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Dr Pamela Friend

• Dentist

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Dr Anjali Karania

• Dentist

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Biography: Anjali trained at the University of Bristol and qualified in 2004. She worked in both general practice and hospital settings in Devon for 11 years before moving to Norfolk in 2015. She joined the practice in February, 2016.Her specialist interests include composite restorations (tooth coloured fillings) and endodontics (root canal treatment). Anjali is married with a young daughter and in her spare time enjoys cooking & baking, arts & crafts, exploring the outdoors and reading.

Mrs Peggy Kaplanidou

• Dental Hygienist

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Biography: Peggy (Pelagia) entered the dental sector in 2011. Having a science background with a degree in Biomedical Science she obtained the certificate in Dental Nursing and an extended duties certificate in Dental Radiography.After successfully completing the Dental Hygiene and Therapy course at king's college hospital (London) and presenting her dissertation on Orthodontics and Oral hygiene she obtained the Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2015. After her qualification, she attended a recognised teeth whitening course for Dental Hygienists and Therapists and she got her certificate from the British Dental Bleaching Society.Peggy is keeping her knowledge up to date by regularly attending national and international conferences and study days organised by the British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists, the British Association of Dental Therapists and the British Society of Periodontology. Alongside her clinical work, she has been working for the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses as a dental nurse examiner.In her spare time, she enjoys going to the theatre, reading books, travelling and practicing her sills in photography.

Mrs Tania Lean

• Dental Nurse

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Biography: I started as a trainee dental nurse in 1987, and qualified with the National Examining Board for Dental Surgery Assistants on 19th May 1990.I joined Friends Dental Practice in 1996 as a Dental Nurse & Receptionist and have been involved in many changes within the profession. I am married & have 2 teenage daughters. In my spare time, I enjoy going to Rock & Roll events & accompanying my husband who plays in a local Rock & Roll band. I have a very special interest in pets & animals, and seem to give a home to all that need one & are rescued.  I hold a full motorcycle licence & have my own motorbike

Mrs Elaine Kenneally

• Dental Nurse

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Biography: My name is Elaine Ann Kenneally. I was born and raised in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, where I started my Dental Nursing Career in 1980. I married and moved to Norwich in 1984. Continuing to work as a Dental Nurse, I attained my Certificate in Dental Surgery Assisting, NEBDSA in May 1986.  After six years Dental Nursing, I chose to become a full-time Mum to my three children (now young adults). During that period, I worked as a Registered Child Minder, attained a Diploma in Pre-School Practice and worked on a Saturday for Studio Norwich Photographers.  Fifteen years later, in May 2002, I returned to Dental Nursing at this practice and have been working Full Time as a committed and loyal employee to the present day.  Outside of work I enjoy spending time with friends and family - walking, swimming, Cinema, Theatre, music, dancing and a glass of good wine

Mrs Claire Rudling

• Administrator

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Biography: I qualified in 1997 and started at Friends Dental Practice in 2014. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and friends but most of my spare time is taken up by my young son.

Mrs Sally Johnson

• Dental Nurse

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Biography: Qualified dental nurse/Receptionist. Sally Johnson became a dental nurse in 1982 and gained her RDN qualification in 1986. Sally has worked at Friends Dental Practice since 2005. In her spare time Sally enjoys walking her dog and horse riding. Sally also is a volunteer at Broadland riding for the disabled where she is training to become a coach.